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Inquiry to hold UK’s first virtual public hearing
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse will be the UK’s first public inquiry to hear evidence in a virtual public hearing from 11-22 May, examining child protection in religious organisations and settings.
Inquiry publishes financial report for 2019/20
We have today published our financial report for 2019/20 which details the Inquiry’s spending for salaries, legal costs, and safeguarding.
Details about the remuneration package including salary for Inquiry Chair Alexis Jay and the other Panel members are included in the report.
New research explores motives and behaviour of perpetrators of child sexual exploitation
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has published new research into the motives and behaviours of perpetrators of child sexual exploitation who were convicted alongside other perpetrators.
‘I am still alive ... I am a survivor ... this is why I am speaking to you’ Child sexual abuse survivors hope to help others by sharing experiences
Victims and survivors of child sexual abuse have said they hope to help others by sharing their experience.
New Truth Project research finds children sexually abused in custodial institutions faced extreme violence and sadism
The Inquiry has published new research into child sexual abuse in custodial institutions, which finds children faced exceptionally sadistic treatment. Often, they were left completely isolated and had no way to escape the sexual abuse and violence.
Inquiry Information Line opening times over Easter
The Inquiry Information Line will be closed from 10-13 April due to the Easter Bank Holiday.
Inquiry launches new recommendations section
The Inquiry has launched a new dedicated section on its website to provide updates on institutional responses to its recommendations.
Inquiry announces update on public hearings
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has today announced that following the suspension of the Child Protection in Religious Organisations and Settings public hearing due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it hopes to resume the hearing via video conference at 10.30 am on 11 May 2020.
New research explores challenges residential schools face to protect children from sexual abuse
The Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse has today published new research exploring the many challenges staff in residential schools face to safeguard pupils and handle child sexual abuse.
Inquiry Information Line to reduce opening hours
The Inquiry Information Line will be running a reduced service until further notice. From Friday 27 March, the new opening times are:
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Please note the Information Line will not be open on Saturdays mornings. The number remains the same - 0800 917 1000 and calls will be answered during the new opening hours.
The Truth Project
Our Truth Project offers the opportunity for Victims and Survivors to share their experience and be respectfully heard and acknowledged.
The Media Centre
The Media CentreThe media centre provides useful documents for covering our public hearings and investigation reports. Timetables, press releases, summaries and a range of images and logos are also available. This page is updated regularly.
